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COVID symptoms, testing declined in August
Fewer Australians, including those in Whittlesea and Hume reported household members experiencing cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, and fewer reported testing for COVID-19, according to…
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State election staff needed
Applications are still open to work at November’s upcoming election and contribute to Victorian democracy. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is seeking casual staff to…
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Hume Libraries big wins
More than 350,000 people visited libraries across Hume’s municipality in the 2021-22 financial year, with nearly 7000 new members signed onto the books and over…
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Housing plan for Bundoora quarry
A Bundoora quarry is one step closer to being rezoned as residential land. Whittlesea Council will ask the planning minister to amend Whittlesea’s planning scheme,…
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Red Cross volunteer call
Australian Red Cross Emergency Service teams are seeking more volunteers in regional and urban communities across Victoria, including those in Whittlesea and Hume. Red Cross…
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Woman in Melbourne Show accident critical
A woman, believed to be from Craigieburn, remains in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a roller coaster at Melbourne Royal Show.…
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Drivers nabbed over the long weekend
Victoria Police detected more than 7000 offences over the AFL Grand Final long weekend as part of a statewide operation targeting high-risk driving behaviour. Over…
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Ebonie gallops away with Garryowen
Not since the 1980s has a first time entrant in the Garryowen taken out the most prestigious horse competition for ladies in Australia. But this…
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Dairy tackling farm workforce shortages
A survey has found one in four dairy farmers are struggling to find labour or access films they need on their farms, prompting a new…
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A week of action by the Stroke Foundation
As part of the Stroke Foundation’s Week of Action starting September 26, survivors of stroke and advocates will meet with their Victorian November state election…
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Improving Victorian boating
The state government is improving recreational boating experiences through a $42 million package to upgrade boating infrastructure across the state, including ramps, car parks, pontoons…
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Campaign for women to enter construction
The state government has launched a campaign highlighting the success of women in construction to encourage more women and girls, including those in Hume and…
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